Playa Valdelagrana
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El Puerto de Santa María · Cádiz

Playa Valdelagrana

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,700 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high31 °CUV6WavesWindHigh tide02:43Low tide20:26JellyfishNo recent information

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature30 °CFeels like 31 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity47%
WindS 28 km/hGusts 41 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesWind

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 14:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas
★ Distintivo anualBandera Azul 2026ADEAC · No es la bandera de baño

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of El Puerto de Santa María
Today15:00☁30°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 28 km/h
Today18:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 26 km/h
Today21:00☁26°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ S 21 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☁23°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ SE 20 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☂22°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SE 29 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 23 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 23 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀23°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SE 23 km/h
Tuesday 2900:00☀21°Clear · ↝ SE 20 km/h
Tuesday 2903:00☀20°Clear · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tuesday 2906:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 18 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 30 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 31 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 28 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 31 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 24°High 31°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 5% ↝ moderado Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 43–72% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 22°High 29°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ moderado Gusts 47 km/h Humidity 49–87% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 30°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 10% ↝ light Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 85–96% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 30°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Wind

Water temperature23 °C

WindModerate

Referencia: Playa de Valdelagrana · 0 km de la playa

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:26Today · 0.45 m
↑ Pleamar02:43Tomorrow · 3.53 m
↓ Bajamar08:40Tomorrow · 0.47 m
↑ Pleamar15:01Tomorrow · 3.66 m
↓ Bajamar21:00Tomorrow · 0.49 m
↑ Pleamar03:19Tuesday 29 · 3.53 m
↓ Bajamar09:17Tuesday 29 · 0.5 m
↑ Pleamar15:39Tuesday 29 · 3.58 m

Predicción de referencia: El Puerto de Santa María · 2.2 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:43 and low tide at 20:26.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200027M11027A1
E. coli17 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci14 UFC/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing34 UFC/100 mL27 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/06/2025Suitable for bathing45 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing440 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL120 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing46 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing44 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 10/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Valdelagrana is an urban beach 1,700 metres long and 85 metres wide, with golden sand, a promenade and usually windy calm waters. Its great extent and windy conditions are linked in the listing to water sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing, as well as walks along the shore. The urban surroundings include catering, boating hire, sports and children's games. It is easily accessed on foot or by car via the Valdelagrana development, with more than 100 parking spaces, an urban bus and adapted walkways.

Length1,700 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width85 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Sherry (Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz)

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Sherry (Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilitySanta María del Mar · 5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Urbanización Valdelagrana.

Location

Directions

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